Parkinson's Care in Van, TX: In-Home Caregivers

Local figures

Parkinson’s Care in Van, TX: the local picture

11%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Van Zandt County)

10%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty remembering, concentrating or deciding (7.2% in Van Zandt County)

361

residents 65 or older (13% of Van)

22

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Van ZIP codes in their service area

39 Van residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (11%; 20% in Van Zandt County). The Census does not count Parkinson’s itself; these figures describe the kinds of help people locally need.

34 have serious difficulty remembering or concentrating (10%).

Medicare lists 22 home health agencies serving Van ZIP codes; when a doctor orders it, they provide skilled nursing and therapy at home.

Van compared with Van Zandt County and Texas

Census figure	Van	Van Zandt County	Texas
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	11%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	10%	7.2%	8.5%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.4%	7.3%	8.0%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	13%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	26%	25%
Households with no vehicle	2.5%	3.2%	5.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,000	$44,462	—

Older residents in towns around Van

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hideaway, TX	11 mi	1,059	8.3%
Grand Saline, TX	11 mi	730	32%
Mineola, TX	13 mi	1,412	45%
Canton, TX	13 mi	819	20%
Lindale, TX	14 mi	1,182	13%
Chandler, TX	18 mi	1,368	21%

Home health agencies serving Van

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Reliant At Home	Tyler, TX	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-3374
Vitalcaring Group	Tyler, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(903) 509-4555
Paradigm Homecare	Tyler, TX	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(903) 581-1223
Elara Caring	Mount Vernon, TX	51 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(903) 537-2445
Centerwell Home Health	Temple, TX	142 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(254) 778-6334
Home Therapy Austin	Austin, TX	196 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(512) 637-1550

Nursing homes near Van

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Van Healthcare	Van, TX	0.3 mi	4 of 5	60	(903) 963-8641
Avir At Bradburn	Grand Saline, TX	11 mi	1 of 5	76	(903) 962-4234
Azalea Trail Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Grand Saline, TX	11 mi	4 of 5	72	(903) 962-4226

Straight-line miles from the center of Van. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s can help with

Medication reminders on the schedule the doctor set
Help walking, turning and getting up safely
Dressing and buttons when hands are stiff or shaky
Meals prepared the way the care team advises

Cost

What Parkinson’s care costs in Van

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,000 monthly median income of Van households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see STAR+PLUS in Texas: using consumer directed services to pay a family caregiver.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver experienced with Parkinson’s

Parkinson’s disease affects more than 1.1 million people in the U.S., and nearly 90,000 are diagnosed each year, according to the Parkinson’s Foundation. Its Helpline, 1-800-473-4636, answers questions from people with Parkinson’s and their families.

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone with Parkinson’s? What helped most? How do you keep medication reminders exactly on time? How do you help someone who freezes while walking? More in our parkinson’s care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Parkinson’s Care in Van: common questions

How much does Parkinson’s care cost in Van?

At the Texas median aide wage of $11.65 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,010 a month in wages, which is 34% of the $3,000 monthly median income of Van households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Texas's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What should a Parkinson’s caregiver know?

Look for someone who has helped people with stiffness, slowness or tremor, keeps a strict routine, and knows safe transfers. Ask for a reference from a family of someone with Parkinson’s.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Parkinson’s Care in Van, TX